God Stories

Introduction: The Trimurti are the three main gods in Hinduism who performs the three main functions of creation, protection, and destruction and are allocated to Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protector, and Shiva the destroyer. Dattatreya avatar is the incarnation of Trimurti. The concept of Trimurti is also present in the ancient puranas.TemplesThe Temples that are dedicated to Trimurti can be seen as follows:-1.Baroli Trimurti Temple2.Elephanta Caves3.Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple4.Prambanan Trimu..

Shani Peyarchi will takes place, when Lord Shaneeswara moves from one rasi to another. Shani Peyarchi is considered as an important one, since Lord Shaneeswara is judging our good and bad karmas, and giving the results for that. Shani Bhagavan will stay in one rasi for 2 ½ years, before moving to next rasi. Ezharai Sani (7 ½ years) will cause good and bad effects, based on our karma. This happens to everybody in their life, totally for a period of 30 years in their life.From 26-10-2017, Shani Bhagavan’s transit took place from Virushika Rasi to Thanus Rasi. He will be there in Thanus Rasi for ..

1. Shailaputri: Shailaputri is an avatar of Goddess Durga, who was born to the Himalayan King Parvath Raj. The name shailaputri means, the daughter of the mountain king. She is also known     by various names such as Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati,    the daughter of Himavat - the king of the Himalayas. Shailaputri is worshipped on the first day of Navrathri festival. By worshipping her on the first day of Navratri festival, we will get great goodness in our life. 2. BrahmachariniIt is another name of Goddess Durga. The goddess is wo..

INTRODUCTION: Lord Muruga, also known as kanda,kadamba,kathirvela,senthilandava and karthikeya, and also by various names, is the second son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He was born from the third eye spark of Lord Shiva. He was a great warrior in the battle field. He fought with several asuras and defeated them. He was married with Valli and Deivanai, both of them are two activating forces of the entire world. TEMPLESMany temples are dedicated to Lord Muruga, the main among them are arupadai veedus, six houses(temples) of Lord Muruga in six locations. They are Tirutani, Tiruparankundram, Palam..

INTRODUCTION:  Dattatreya, Datta or Dattaguru, is a  Guru and a saint in Hinduism. In India and Nepal, he is considered as a god. In some parts of India, he is considered to be an  incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti. The  most important text Avadhuta Gita is attributed to Sri Dattatreya. An annual festival called Datta Jayanti is celebrated during November/December of every year in India.LIFEAccording to the Puranas, he was born in north India to Anusuya and ..

INTRODUCTION:  Ayyappan is the Hindu god, and is the most popular god in Kerala. Ayyappan is called by various names such as Hariharaputra, Manikanta and Dharma Shasta. According to the Hindu tradition, he was born with the powers of Shiva and Vishnu to defeat the demoness Mahishi. Ayyappan was born from the power of Shiva and Vishnu’s mohini avatar. The famous Ayyappan shrine is at Sabarimala, Kerala. The shrine receives millions of pilgrims every year in late December and early January.  The most famous festival is Makaravilakku (Makara Sankranti)..

INTRODUCTION: Ghatotkacha is an important character in the Mahabharata.  Ghatotkacha was the son of  Bhima and Hidimbi.IMPORTANCEGhatotkacha was a gigantic and powerful person with great strength, and he possessed a good knowledge in magic. Ghatotkacha fought and killed many demons. He has got the capacity to win any one, and contains the strength equivalent to that of several thousands of elephants and lions.Kurukshetra During the Kurukshetra war, Ghatotkacha fought in favour of pandavas. He used his magical powers, and created a great damage to the Kaurava’s army. A ..

INTRODUCTION: Bhoothath Alvar (4203 BC) is one of the alvars among the twelve alvars. Bhoothath Alvar took birth in Mahabalipuram. Since he was very much attracted towards Lord Vishnu, and always chanting his name, and thinking about him only, without any attachment to the outside world, he obtained the name as Bhoothath Alvar.SPIRITUAL WRITINGSBhoothath Alvar’s  famous writings were known as  Irandam Tiruvandadhi. IMPORTANCEBhoothath Alvar is well known for singing songs by praising the glory of Lord Vishnu. He himself composed songs and sung in front of Vishnu deity.He wa..

INTRODUCTION: Andal  is the female Alvar, and also a great poet and a saint, who dedicated her entire life towards the worship of Lord Vishnu. She is believed to be born during 7th century AD at Srivilliputhur.LIFEAndal was brought up by Periazhwar, who was a sincere devotee of Lord Vishnu, and he used to wear garland to Perumal every day. It is believed that one day, Andal has worn the garland before dedicating it to the God. Periazhwar, was very much  upset with this incident. And then Lord Vishnu appeared in his dream, and asked him to dedicate only the garland..

INTRODUCTIONAbirami Pattar  was a 18th century Hindu saint from Tamil Nadu. His birth name was Subramaniya Iyer. He is the author of Abhirami Anthadhi.LIFE Subramaniya Iyer was born in the village of Thirukadaiyur. Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple is situated at Thirukkadaiyur. Subramaniya Iyer was a staunch devotee of goddess Abirami from his childhood days.IMPORTANCEOnce, the King of that place visited the Amritaghateswarar temple, and he approached Subramaniya Iyer, who was the priest of that temple, and asked him whether that day was amavasya or pournami. Actually that day was Am..